Part Time Merchandiser

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC; La Vergne (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Heartland Coca-Cola Bottling Company, LLC seeks a Merchandiser to present products at customer retail locations and maintain multiple bulk accounts. You will follow planograms, display approved products, and communicate with store management and cross-functional teams to support programs.

Responsibilities include stocking and rotating products, setting up point-of-sale materials, and fostering strong relationships with store personnel through proactive communication and timely follow-ups.

Qualifications

• Must have effective communication skills including listening, speaking, and writing.
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting.
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills to meet diverse customer needs.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively).
• Able to work reliably and independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and programs.
• Physically moves products from backroom to display.
• Creates and distributes point-of-sale materials on display and shelve; rotates product and checks vendor operations.
• Organizes back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor; manages pallets and damaged/outdated product.
• Builds relationships with store personnel through proactive follow-up on requests and pricing discussions.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Independent worker

Critical thinking

Job description

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• Career Growth: Personalized mentorship and development that fits your schedule
• Competitive Benefits: Paid time off + 401(k) match
• Purpose-Driven: Create impact within your local community
• Paid Training: Structured onboarding + learning

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Job Overview

The Merchandiser is responsible for presenting products in a way that will attract the attention of consumers at our customer retail locations. This position services and maintains multiple bulk accounts by merchandising approved products and packages using safe handling techniques and following all quality guidelines. Ability to follow plan sets, planograms and communicate to store management and cross-functional personnel.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Fills, merchandises and rotates products on display and the shelf according to procedures and special programs
• Physically moves the product from the backroom and places it on display
• Creates and distributes point of sale materials on display and shelve where permitted. Rotates product. Fills and merchandises Fastlane merchandisers and vendors; checks vendor to ensure proper operation
• Organizes and maintains back room by stacking and arranging product by package and flavor, arranging the return of empty pallets and shells, damaged and out of date product to the branch
• Fosters business relationship with store personnel through routine follow-up on requests, proactive pricing, special programs, new opportunities, and upcoming activities discussions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Must have effective communication skills which include listening, speaking, and writing
• Prior customer service experience preferred in a retail setting
• Merchandisers must have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to work effectively to satisfy the needs of a variety of customers with different demands and expectations
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment (lifting 50 lbs. repetitively)
• Able to work reliably and independently with little daily supervision
• Critical thinking skills
• Company provided cell phone

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid instate driver’s license
• Excellent driving history
• Proof of insurance policy to verify current coverage of liability and property damage at no less than 50,000 per person/100,000 accident insurance per occurrence/50,000 property damage and 500 or less deductible effective from first day of employment

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent driving history

The work environment will vary, including but not limited to exposure to weather conditions, coolers, and customer storage areas which may be non-temperature controlled

Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.